Table of contents for Foundations of sport and exercise psychology / Robert S. Weinberg, Daniel Gould.

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Acknowledgments
Part I Getting Started
Chapter 1 Welcome to Sport and Exercise Psychology
What Is Sport and Exercise Psychology?
What Sport and Exercise Psychology Specialists Do
Sport Psychology Specialties 
The History of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Sport and Exercise Psychology Around the World
Bridging Science and Practice
Sport and Exercise Psychology Orientations
The Present and Future of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Learning Aids
Part II Understanding Participants
Chapter 2 Personality and Sport
What Is Personality? 
Why Study Personality Structure?
Approaches to Personality
Measuring Personality
Using Psychological Measures
Personality Research in Sport and Exercise
Cognitive Strategies and Success
Your Role in Understanding Personality
Learning Aids
Chapter 3 Motivation
What Is Motivation?
Views of Motivation 
Five Guidelines for Building Motivation 
Developing a Realistic View of Motivation 
Achievement Motivation and Competitiveness
Theories of Achievement Motivation
Developing Achievement Motivation and Competitiveness
Using Achievement Motivation in Professional Practice
Learning Aids
Chapter 4 Arousal, Stress, and Anxiety
Defining Arousal, Stress, and Anxiety
Arousal
Anxiety
Measuring Arousal and Anxiety
Relationship Between Trait and State Anxiety
Stress and the Stress Process
Sources of Stress and Anxiety
How Arousal and Anxiety Affect Performance
Implications for Practice
Learning Aids
Part III Understanding Sport and Exercise Environments
Chapter 5 Competition and Cooperation
Defining Competition and Cooperation
Competition Is a Process
Psychological Studies of Competition and Cooperation
Is Competition Good or Bad?
Enhancing Cooperation
Learning Aids
Chapter 6 Feedback, Reinforcement, and Intrinsic Motivation
Principles of Reinforcement 
Approaches to Influencing Behavior
Positive Reinforcement 
Punishment 
Modifying Behavior in Sport 
Intrinsic Motivation and Extrinsic Rewards
Cognitive Evaluation Theory
How Extrinsic Rewards Affect Intrinsic Motivation in Sport
Increasing Intrinsic Motivation
Flow¿A Special Case of Intrinsic Motivation
Learning Aids
Part IV Understanding Group Processes
Chapter 7 Group and Team Dynamics
Why Study Groups?
What Is the Difference Between a Group and a Team?
Theories of Group Development
Structure of a Group
Creating an Effective Team Climate
Individual and Team Performance in Sport
Learning Aids
Chapter 8 Group Cohesion 
Defining Cohesion 
A Conceptual Model of Cohesion 
Measuring Cohesion 
The Relationship Between Cohesion and Performance 
Other Factors Associated With Cohesion 
Enhancing Cohesion 
Guidelines for Building Team Cohesion 
Learning Aids
Chapter 9 Leadership
What Is Leadership?
Trait Approach
Behavioral Approach
Multidimensional Model of Sport Leadership
Research on the Multidimensional Model of Sport Leadership
Four Components of Effective Leadership
Learning Aids
Chapter 10 Communication 
The Communication Process 
Sending Messages Effectively 
Receiving Messages Effectively 
Breakdowns in Communication 
Improving Communication 
Confrontation 
Constructive Criticism 
Learning Aids
Part V
Enhancing Performance
Chapter 11 Introduction to Psychological Skills Training 
What Is Psychological Skills Training? 
Why PST Is Important 
Why Sport and Exercise Participants Neglect PST 
Myths About PST 
The PST Knowledge Base 
PST Effectiveness 
Three Phases of PST Programs 
Self-Regulation: The Ultimate Goal of PST
Who Should Conduct PST Programs? 
When to Implement a PST Program 
Designing and Implementing a PST Program 
Common Problems in Implementing PST Programs 
Learning Aids
Chapter 12 Arousal Regulation
Self-Awareness of Arousal
Anxiety Reduction Techniques
Matching Hypothesis
Coping With Adversity
On-Site Relaxation Tips
Arousal-Inducing Techniques
Team Energizing Strategies
Learning Aids
Chapter 13 Imagery
What Is Imagery?
Does Imagery Work?
Imagery in Sport: Where, What, When, and Why
Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Imagery
How Imagery Works
Uses of Imagery
Keys to Effective Imagery
Developing an Imagery Training Program
When to Use Imagery
Learning Aids
Chapter 14 Self-Confidence
Defining Self-Confidence
How Expectations Influence Performance
Self-Efficacy Theory
Assessing Self-Confidence
Building Self-Confidence
Learning Aids
Chapter 15 Goal Setting
Defining Goals
Is Goal Setting Effective?
Principles of Goal Setting
Group Goals
Designing a Goal-Setting System
Common Problems in Goal Setting
Learning Aids
Chapter 16 Concentration
What Is Concentration?
Theories or Models of Attentional Focus
Concentration and Optimal Performance
Types of Attentional Focus
Attentional Problems
Self-Talk
Assessing Attentional Skills
Tips for Improving Concentration On-Site
Exercises for Improving Concentration
Learning Aids
Part VI Enhancing Health and Well-Being
Chapter 17 Exercise and Psychological Well-Being
Exercise in the Reduction of Anxiety and Depression
Exercise and Mood Changes
How Exercise Enhances Psychological Well-Being
Exercise and Changes in Personality and Cognitive Functioning
Exercise and Quality of Life
Exercise as an Adjunct to Therapy
Learning Aids
Chapter 18 Exercise Behavior and Adherence
Reasons to Exercise
Reasons for Not Exercising
Problem of Exercise Adherence
Theories and Models of Exercise Behavior
Determinants of Exercise Adherence
Settings for Exercise Interventions
Strategies for Enhancing Adherence to Exercise
Guidelines for Improving Exercise Adherence
Learning Aids
Chapter 19 Athletic Injuries and Psychology
Psychological Factors in Athletic Injuries
How Injuries Happen
Explaining the Stress-Injury Relationship
Psychological Reactions to Exercise and Athletic Injuries
Role of Sport Psychology in Injury Rehabilitation
Learning Aids
Chapter 20 Addictive and Unhealthy Behaviors 
Eating Disorders
Substance Abuse
Addiction to Exercise
Compulsive Gambling: An Odds-On Favorite for Trouble
Learning Aids
Chapter 21 Burnout and Overtraining
Defining Overtraining, Staleness, and Burnout
Frequency of Overtraining, Staleness, and Burnout
Models of Burnout
Factors Leading to Athlete Overtraining and Burnout
Symptoms of Overtraining and Burnout
Measuring Burnout
Burnout in Sport Professionals
Treating and Preventing Burnout
Learning Aids
Part VII Facilitating Psychological Development Through Sport
Chapter 22 Children¿s Psychological Development Through Sport
Why a Psychology of the Young Athlete?
Why Children Participate in Sport
Why Children Discontinue Participation in Sport
Role of Friends in Youth Sport
Stress and Burnout in Children¿s Competitive Sport
Effective Coaching Practices for Young Athletes
Role of Parents
Learning Aids
Chapter 23 Aggression in Sport
What Is Aggression?
Causes of Aggression
Aggression in Sport: Special Considerations
Implications for Practice
Learning Aids
Chapter 24 Character Development and Sportspersonship
Defining Character and Sportspersonship
Approaches to Developing Character and Sportspersonship
Moral Development Research
Moral Reasoning and Moral Behavior
Do Sport and Physical Education Enhance Character Development?
Guiding Practice in Character Development
Learning Aids
Finish
References
Index
About the Author

Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:

Sports -- Psychological aspects.
Exercise -- Psychological aspects.